Is there a term, preferably informal, for upper-tier white collar workers?
I'm looking for an informal term to describe investment bankers, big law corporate lawyers, high-end consultants, and the like. The closest I can come up with is "yuppie", but that's no good because 1) it refers only to young people, and 2) it's somewhat dated.
Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by [word]s.
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I'm looking for an informal term to describe investment bankers, big law corporate lawyers, high-end consultants, and the like. The closest I can come up with is "yuppie", but that's no good because 1) it refers only to young people, and 2) it's somewhat dated.
Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by [word]s.
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Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
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I'm looking for an informal term to describe investment bankers, big law corporate lawyers, high-end consultants, and the like. The closest I can come up with is "yuppie", but that's no good because 1) it refers only to young people, and 2) it's somewhat dated.
Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by [word]s.
single-word-requests vocabulary finance
asked 2 days ago
TylerTyler
1495
I'm looking for an informal term to describe investment bankers, big law corporate lawyers, high-end consultants, and the like. The closest I can come up with is "yuppie", but that's no good because 1) it refers only to young people, and 2) it's somewhat dated.
Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by [word]s.
single-word-requests vocabulary finance
single-word-requests vocabulary finance
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TylerTyler
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TylerTyler
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TylerTyler
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TylerTyler
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TylerTyler
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Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
add a comment |
1
Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
1
1
Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
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I would call them 'elite'.
elite
NOUN
1treated as singular or plural
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elite)
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In some contexts, the bourgeoisie can mean the rich and wealthy who have power over poor people.
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Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
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There is no word specifically limiting to those categories.
You could call them corporate elite. Or just prefix any word with corporate in front.
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Although, you have requested for noun. I'd suggest an adjective Eminent.
According to Oxford Dictionary
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Your Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by Eminent people.
I will also request you to check all the example sentences provided on Oxford Dictionary. Few of them are as follows:
1 . "It was also patronized by eminent scientists, corporates and intellectuals."
Here, patronized can be used as follows:
Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi."
2 . "To find answers this programme gathered together a group of eminent people from a variety of backgrounds."
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I would call them 'elite'.
elite
NOUN
1treated as singular or plural
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elite)
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I would call them 'elite'.
elite
NOUN
1treated as singular or plural
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elite)
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I would call them 'elite'.
elite
NOUN
1treated as singular or plural
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elite)
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
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I would call them 'elite'.
elite
NOUN
1treated as singular or plural
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/elite)
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In some contexts, the bourgeoisie can mean the rich and wealthy who have power over poor people.
answered 2 days ago
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Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
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In some contexts, the bourgeoisie can mean the rich and wealthy who have power over poor people.
answered 2 days ago
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Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
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In some contexts, the bourgeoisie can mean the rich and wealthy who have power over poor people.
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In some contexts, the bourgeoisie can mean the rich and wealthy who have power over poor people.
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Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
add a comment |
Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Not bad, but in my mind the bourgeoisie would also include artists, journalists, doctors, and generally a wider array of people than the corporate finance kind I'm thinking of
– Tyler
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
Affluent? They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by the affluent.
– W.E.
2 days ago
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There is no word specifically limiting to those categories.
You could call them corporate elite. Or just prefix any word with corporate in front.
answered 2 days ago
IshaqIshaq
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There is no word specifically limiting to those categories.
You could call them corporate elite. Or just prefix any word with corporate in front.
answered 2 days ago
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There is no word specifically limiting to those categories.
You could call them corporate elite. Or just prefix any word with corporate in front.
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There is no word specifically limiting to those categories.
You could call them corporate elite. Or just prefix any word with corporate in front.
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Although, you have requested for noun. I'd suggest an adjective Eminent.
According to Oxford Dictionary
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Your Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by Eminent people.
I will also request you to check all the example sentences provided on Oxford Dictionary. Few of them are as follows:
1 . "It was also patronized by eminent scientists, corporates and intellectuals."
Here, patronized can be used as follows:
Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi."
2 . "To find answers this programme gathered together a group of eminent people from a variety of backgrounds."
answered 2 days ago
Ubi hattUbi hatt
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Although, you have requested for noun. I'd suggest an adjective Eminent.
According to Oxford Dictionary
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Your Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by Eminent people.
I will also request you to check all the example sentences provided on Oxford Dictionary. Few of them are as follows:
1 . "It was also patronized by eminent scientists, corporates and intellectuals."
Here, patronized can be used as follows:
Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi."
2 . "To find answers this programme gathered together a group of eminent people from a variety of backgrounds."
answered 2 days ago
Ubi hattUbi hatt
3,7851027
add a comment |
Although, you have requested for noun. I'd suggest an adjective Eminent.
According to Oxford Dictionary
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Your Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by Eminent people.
I will also request you to check all the example sentences provided on Oxford Dictionary. Few of them are as follows:
1 . "It was also patronized by eminent scientists, corporates and intellectuals."
Here, patronized can be used as follows:
Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi."
2 . "To find answers this programme gathered together a group of eminent people from a variety of backgrounds."
answered 2 days ago
Ubi hattUbi hatt
3,7851027
Although, you have requested for noun. I'd suggest an adjective Eminent.
According to Oxford Dictionary
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Your Example: They met at a ritzy lounge frequented by Eminent people.
I will also request you to check all the example sentences provided on Oxford Dictionary. Few of them are as follows:
1 . "It was also patronized by eminent scientists, corporates and intellectuals."
Here, patronized can be used as follows:
Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi."
2 . "To find answers this programme gathered together a group of eminent people from a variety of backgrounds."
answered 2 days ago
Ubi hattUbi hatt
3,7851027
answered 2 days ago
Ubi hattUbi hatt
3,7851027
answered 2 days ago
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Is “The 1%” too high?
– Jim
2 days ago
This is exactly what came to my mind first. @tyler, are you thinking of the super-rich? Or is that secondary to your question? (Would somebody who won the lottery count?)
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago